Stanley #72 in need of help
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The mailman brought me another basket case this week. It is a #72 with toasty wood and some serious user mods.


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As you can see, the knob is missing and the tote is pretty chewed up. But the real problems are below. Previous owner did a real number on the frontpiece and blade.

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Here is a view from the topside.

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So it is a cosmetic mess and needs some real help. My current plan is to derust the body and paint it. I think I can regrind and save some of the blade. I am sure there is replacement wood somewhere around here. Once done, I guess this blemished plane will become my permanent user. The mode seem to be mostly cosmetic. Stay tuned for more.
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So at halftime I removed the notch and ground the blade square. The first order of business is to grind it flat at 90 degrees. Next comes the bevel, followed by honing.


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The tote needs refinishing and the knob needs to be fitted but at least they work enough to try out the plane.


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It cuts a chamfer just right. Now for some more cleaning.

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I have a low-angle jack, No. 62, on which someone put quite a bit of effort into filing the back of the adjustable shoe, where it forms the front of the mouth, into a forward slant, thus preventing the plane from ever having a close mouth.  It's become a parts donor.

I'm curious, Jim, what benefit a 72 offers over just a bench plane, other than the obvious repeatability of the chamfer?
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(09-23-2017, 02:32 PM)Bill_Houghton Wrote: I'm curious, Jim, what benefit a 72 offers over just a bench plane, other than the obvious repeatability of the chamfer?

I use the #72 and the #65 chamfer shave frequently as chamfers make a nice touch on furniture projects and on outdoor projects. I made my wife a handrail out of 2x10 PT lumber and used the #65 to take down the sharp edge before I painted it. Both of these tools work well and the #65 will get into some really tight spots. I think anyone who uses care can make a decent chamfer with a #3 bench plane or a block plane. But I like to work quickly with not so much care. The chamfer planes are person proof--just set it to depth and ride one flat side until the plane quits cutting. I get uniform chamfers with little effort.
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(09-23-2017, 05:50 PM)JimReed@Tallahassee Wrote: I use the #72 and the #65 chamfer shave frequently as chamfers make a nice touch on furniture projects and on outdoor projects. I made my wife a handrail out of 2x10 PT lumber and used the #65 to take down the sharp edge before I painted it. Both of these tools work well and the #65 will get into some really tight spots. I think anyone who uses care can make a decent chamfer with a #3 bench plane or a block plane. But I like to work quickly with not so much care. The chamfer planes are person proof--just set it to depth and ride one flat side until the plane quits cutting. I get uniform chamfers with little effort.

Looking good so far!   I'm a sucker for basket-case jobs that come out working again.

Chris
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#13
The big hole in the sole really hindered blade setting. In this plane, you need the straight edge of the sole as a reference point for setting both the depth and the alignment of the blade. I found some steel and made a new one.


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I attached it with screws. The PO had thoughtfully drilled and tapped two perfect 6-32 holes. The screw heads are not a bother because I never do chamfers that wide.


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The plane, of course, it totally jacked up. The original frame broke and was welded at the 45 degree point. The frontpiece has a new sole. The blade is modified from a block plane. The lever cap is from a #78. The tote is repaired. The front knob is rosewood but was from a transitional (?). I drilled it for a proper nut.


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But in spite of all this it looks OK.


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And it works like a charm. Long and thin shavings.


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Now I have a user I can keep in the shop.
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Jim, I love the way you bring old tools passed over by most back to life! Good in you!
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